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how is jj watts rehab going

by Julia Mayert Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Watt has done an incredible job rehabbing from tearing his bicep, labrum, and rotator cuff in October. “He’s done all he can do in the training room and weight room. So we’ll get him back out there, work him through some things,” Kingsbury said, via ESPN.

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What is JJ Watt doing now after his injury?

Dec 22, 2021 · "It's going much better than we could've hoped or expected for it to go at this time," Watt said, via the Cardinals' official website. "I'm feeling really good. I'm doing a …

What does JJ Watt’s return mean for the Cardinals?

Watt suffered numerous injuries this season but has been ramping up his activity lately.

What has Kliff Kingsbury done in his rehab process?

Jan 08, 2022 · Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Watt has done an incredible job rehabbing from tearing his bicep, labrum, and rotator cuff in October. “He’s done all he can do in the training room and weight room. So we’ll get him back out there, work him through some things,” Kingsbury said, via ESPN. “But he’s attacked that rehab just like you’d assume he would.

How many tackles did Jadeveon Watt have in his first season?

Jan 14, 2022 · Watt has spent the past few weeks ramping up toward a return to the field. He maxed out his recovery and rehab and had started doing on-field work before getting designated to return from the injured reserve on Friday. "He's basically done everything humanly possible he could do in the training room, in the weight room," Kingsbury said.

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Can a tear heal with physical therapy?

In a word, no. “Most low-grade tears can heal with proper physical therapy,” Nemirovsky says. “Watt probably suffered a full tear, though, requiring immediate repair, similar to what happened with Kevin Durant’s ruptured Achilles tendon during the NBA Finals last season.”. 4 of 5.

Can arm bone tendon tear?

That arm-bone tendon can tear partially—or completely—under intensive pressure or after a sudden, sharp movement. (That the tendon attaches near the shoulder is why Watt first reached for that area when it occurred.)

Does Nemirovsky treat Watt?

And though Nemirovsky doesn’t treat Watt, he has an idea of how much time he’ll miss.

How much did Michael Watt raise for Harvey?

Despite being immobile for two months during his most recent stint in rehab, Watt helped raise $37 million for people affected by Hurricane Harvey. “Being able to focus on something else, to help others, even though I was in a tough situation, definitely helped me channel my energy,” he says.

How much dumbbell does Michael Watt use?

“It builds balanced strength and agility,” he says. He still does “tons of lunge variations,” lunging forward, backward, and laterally, often with a 125-pound dumbbell in each hand, sometimes held by his sides and sometimes held at his shoulders.

What does Watt eat?

It helps that he sticks to the same healthful foods almost every day: Watt’s staples are eggs (8 per day), oatmeal, chicken,and brown rice, which are balanced and healthy.

How to target lower abs?

To target his lower abs, Watt does body saws: Start in a high plank with your feet on a towel or wearing socks on a smooth floor, then slide your feet forward so your hips are in pike position. Slide back to horizontal.

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